Coinbase Eases Crypto Payments with Apple Pay in Onramp

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago

Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, announced the integration of Apple Pay into its Onramp payment solution to simplify cryptocurrency acquisition.

Apple Pay Integration in Coinbase

Coinbase announced the addition of Apple Pay to its payment solution for converting fiat currencies into cryptocurrency. This feature is detailed in the exchange's developer documentation and aims to reduce complications associated with funding self-custody wallets.

Goals and Features of Coinbase Onramp

Coinbase Onramp offers a one-click purchasing feature that minimizes steps required to convert fiat currency into cryptocurrency. The toolkit includes a software development kit and APIs embedded in apps and browser extensions. It supports a wide range of wallets including MetaMask, Rainbow, Phantom, and Coinbase Wallet.

Using crypto often involves too many hassles, and users give up as a result.

Reactions and Outlook

The product was quietly rolled out to a select group of customers just before Thanksgiving in the US. Coinbase acknowledges the challenges of onboarding users to crypto, including lengthy KYC procedures and the need for multiple apps. The integration of Apple Pay aims to simplify the process and attract a broader user base.

The addition of Apple Pay to Coinbase Onramp reflects the company's efforts to simplify cryptocurrency usage and make it accessible to a wider audience.

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